construction
so as to capture all the positive effects of nature.
Nature as we know, consists of five elements, viz,
space, air, water and the earth. The ultimate aim
of Vaastukala to use these recourses to construct
a proper dwelling place that will determine the
laws of peaceful co-existence .
As mentioned earlier, this science had evolved over
the centuries, as a result of man's various trails
to improve the slandered of living.This science date
back from 6000 BC to 3000 BC. It was handed down to
succeeding generations by word of month or through
hand - written monographs. Keeping pace with the
modern trends of development, the application of
concept of Vaastu too, has changed. Vaastu has been
laughed at, as another conman's bread maker, but
it is a science, as it is systematic based on observation,
facts and experiments. It can be considered rational,
as it is based on the laws of nature and it pertains
to the geological condition. It has shown itself
to be practicable, has survived to the test of time,
is universal utilitarian and governed by a set of
principles. According to Vaasta, the entire universe
exists in endless space, which has no such direction
whatsoever. Our directions are defined with respect
to the such,The four main primary cardinal directions
are North, South, West, East. Apart from these are
for intermediate spaces -north-cast, south-cast,
north-west, and south-west.
According to this science all the eight directions
have their own respective influences on the human
beings. These directions and the angles they make
have major implications on the people. East is known
as the paternal side. So try and make sure that some
vacant space is left on the east side, else it's
believed that the male members shall die.
South east -begets health.
South brings happiness, peace and prosperity.
South west is responsible for attitude and behavior .
West brings progress and pride.
North west - the inter - relationship, range from friendship to hostility.
North - national side. If it's not kept vacant, it might spell death for the
female members of the family.
North - east ensures continuity of lineage.
Viswakarma Vaastu Shastra
It's considered to be an authorative text on Vaastu ,though the period of its
development is still unknown. Apart from sculpture, it deals with the construction
of building and religious architecture.
Bruhatsamhita
This treatise was presented in a simple and systematic manner and it was written
by Varahamihira during the reign of the Guptas. It shows the differences
in various types of buiulding ,measurement of floors and characteristics
of the colors.
Vaastu Shastra
It was written by Sukhananda Yathi in the 12th century A.D
Vishnu Dharmottara purana
This dates back to the 7th century A.D and it deals with the basic principles
of Vaastu, painting and sculpture.
Samarangana Suta Dharama
It was written by king bhoja in the 11th century A.D and deals with temple
construction, idol fabrication, art and painting.
Pramans manjari
Was written by Sutradhara Miaallu in 12 A.D
Jaya pratchs
It is considered to be the oldest treatise on Vaastu in S.India covering the
techniques of construction for residential ballistic purposes.
Shilpa Ratnam
This was inscribed on sculpture in 16 A.D
Vaastu Raja Vallabha
It was written by Mandana Sutradhari in 15 A.D
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